What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker LMSW - Outpatient - Per Diem position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
SUMMARY
As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: St. Marys Campus
DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Social Work
SCHEDULE: Days
ATTRIBUTES
One (1) to three (3) years of social work experience in a health or home care setting
LMSW required
Compassionate, warm and patient focused
Exceptional documentation and planning skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care. Determine patient and family needs related to social supports, financial support or counseling, housing appropriateness, transportation and psychological supports; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage; coordinate admission for all patients in need of dialysis
Emergency Assistance. Intervene in crisis and attend to needs of patient/family related to illness, disability, deterioration of independence, etc.
Referral Management. Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented
Treatment Plan Development. Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan
EDUCATION:
- MS: Social Work (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $24.00 - $33.00
Salary : $24 - $33
